Sony DVP-NS900V User Manual

3-070-853-31(1)SACD/DVDPlayerOperating InstructionsDVP-NS900V© 2001 Sony Corporation

10Rear Panel1 DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) jack (26) (28) (30)2 DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) jack (26) (28) (30)3 AUDIO OUT L/R jacks (25) (28) (30)4 5.1CH OUTPUT j

100Scene (page 9)On a VIDEO CD with PBC (playback control) functions, the menu screens, moving pictures and still pictures are divided into sections c

Additional Information101SpecificationsSystemLaser Semiconductor laserSignal format system PAL/(NTSC)Audio characteristicsFrequency response DVD (PCM

102Language Code ListFor details, see pages 60, 67, 83.The language spellings conform to the ISO 639: 1988 (E/F) standard.Code Language Code Language

Additional Information103List of Setup Display ItemsThe default settings are underlined. LANGUAGE SETUP (page 83)OSD(The default setting is either “EN

104 SCREEN SETUP (page 84) CUSTOM SETUP (page 86)TV TYPE 16:94:3 LETTER BOX4:3 PAN SCANSCREEN SAVER ONOFFBACKGROUND JACKET PICTUREPICTURE MEMORYGRAPHI

Additional Information105 AUDIO SETUP (page 88)AUDIO ATT OFFONAUDIO DRC STANDARDTV MODEWIDE RANGEAUDIO FILTER SHARPSLOWDOWNMIX DOLBY SURROUNDNORMALDIG

106 SPEAKER SETUP (page 91)SIZE FRONT LARGESMALLCENTER NONELARGESMALLREAR NONELARGE (REAR)LARGE (SIDE)SMALL (REAR)SMALL (SIDE)SUBWOOFER NONEYESDISTANC

107IndexNumerics16:9 844:3 LETTER BOX 844:3 PAN SCAN 8448kHz/96kHz PCM 915.1 Channel Surround 26AA-B REPEAT 48ADVANCED 59ANGLE 66ANGLE VIEWER 55AUDIO

Sony CorporationSS VIDEO output 20SACD 100SCENE 51Scene 100SCREEN SAVER 85SCREEN SETUP 84Scroll key 12Searching. See Locating.SETUP 82Setup Display 82

111 TV/DVD switch (80)2Z (open/close) button (39)3 LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) screen (12)4 PROGRAM button (44)5 VIDEO EQ (equalizer) button (69)6 /

12Guide to the Remote Control LCD ScreenThe supplied remote has an LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) screen and scroll key for controlling the player witho

13Guide to the Control Menu Display (Magic Pad)Use the Control Menu to select a function that you would like to use. The Control Menu display appears

14MULTI/2CH (page 42) Selects the playback area on SACDs when available.SUBTITLE (page 67) Displays the subtitles.Changes the subtitle language.ANGLE

15z Each time you press DISPLAY, the Control Menu display changes as follows:When playing an SACD/CD disc, only the Control Menu display 1 will appear

16Getting StartedQuick OverviewA quick overview presented in this chapter will give you enough information to start using the player for your enjoymen

Getting Started17Step 3: TV HookupsConnect a SCART (EURO AV) cord (not supplied) and mains lead in the order (1~3) shown below. Be sure to connect the

18If your TV does not have a SCART (EURO AV) connectionRefer to B in “Step 1: Connecting the Video Cords” (page 20).If you are connecting to a VCRConn

Getting Started19Step 4: Playing a Disc1 Turn on the TV.2 Switch the input selector on the TV to the player.3 Press POWER on the player.4 Press A on t

2WARNINGTo prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicin

20HookupsHooking Up the PlayerFollow Steps 1 to 4 to hook up and adjust the settings of the player.Before you start, turn off the power, check that yo

Hookups21INPUTS VIDEOB CAAUDIOINPUTLRVIDEOCRCBYCOMPONENTVIDEO INDSACD/DVD playerl : Signal flowS VIDEO cord(not supplied)Audio/video cord (supplied)(y

22Connect the SCART (EURO AV) cord (not supplied). Be sure to make the connections firmly to avoid hum and noise. When you connect using the SCART (EU

Hookups23Notes• Do not connect the player to a VCR. If you pass the player signals via the VCR, you may not receive a clear image on the TV screen.• I

24Step 2: Connecting the Audio CordsRefer to the chart below to select the connection that best suits your system. The surround effects you will enjoy

Hookups25This connection will use your TV speakers for sound. If you use the SCART (EURO AV) cord in A of “Step 1: Connecting the Video Cords” (page 2

26If your AV amplifier (receiver) has 5.1 channel inputs, use .If you want to use the Dolby Digital, MPEG audio, or DTS decoder function on your AV a

Hookups27z To enhance the surround sound effects:• Use high-performance speakers.• Use front, rear, and centre speakers having the same size and perfo

28This connection will use your 2 front speakers connected to your stereo amplifier (receiver) for sound. If the stereo amplifier (receiver) has audio

Hookups29C-2C-1SACD/DVD playerorStereo amplifier (receiver)MD deck/DAT deckFront (L)Front (R)[Speakers](white)(red)(white)(red)Coaxial digital cord (n

3PrecautionsOn safety• Caution – The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard.• Should any solid object or liquid fall in

30This connection will allow you to enjoy the surround effects of the Dolby Surround (Pro Logic) decoder on your amplifier (receiver). If you have an

Hookups31∗When connecting 6 speakers, replace the monaural rear speaker with a centre speaker, 2 rear speakers and a subwoofer.D-2D-1SACD/DVD playeror

32Step 3: Connecting the Mains LeadPlug the player and TV mains lead (power cord) into a mains.Do not connect the mains lead of your player to the “sw

Hookups335 Press X/x to select a language.The player uses the language selected here to display the menu and subtitles as well. 6 Press ENTER.The Setu

34qa Press X/x to select the item.qs Press ENTER.The Setup Display for selecting the type of jack used to connect your amplifier (receiver) appears.qd

Hookups35qg Press ENTER.“DTS” is selected.qh Press X/x to select the item.Choose the item that matches the audio connection you selected in pages 26 t

36w; Press X/x to select the size.If no rear speaker is connected, select “NONE.” “SIDE” and “REAR” refer to the speakers’ position relative to your l

Hookups37•Set “48kHz/96kHz PCM” to “96kHz/24bit,” only if you connect an amplifier (receiver) that conforms to 96 kHz digital audio input (page 89).•I

38Playing DiscsPlaying Discs Depending on the DVD or VIDEO CD, some operations may be different or restricted.Refer to the operating instruction

Playing Discs39To use headphonesConnect headphones to the PHONES jack and adjust the headphones’ volume by turning PHONES LEVEL.To use the VIDEO ON/OF

4Table of ContentsWARNING. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2Welcome! . . . .

40Resuming Playback from the Point Where You Stopped the Disc (Resume Play) When you stop the disc, the player remembers the point where you pre

Playing Discs41Using the DVD’s MenuA DVD is divided into long sections of a picture or a music feature called “titles.” When you play a DVD which cont

423 Press X/x to select the setting.• PLAY LIST: plays the titles created from “ORIGINAL” for editing.• ORIGINAL: plays the titles originally recorded

Playing Discs43To select a playback area using the Control Menu1 Press DISPLAY.The Control Menu appears.2 Press X/x to select (MULTI/2CH), then pres

44To go back to the menuPress O RETURN.zTo play without using PBC, press ./> or the number buttons while the player is stopped to select a track, t

Playing Discs451 Press DISPLAY twice (when playing an SACD/CD, press once).The Control Menu appears.2 Press X/x to select (PROGRAM), then press ENTE

466 To programme other titles, chapters, or tracks, repeat Steps 4 to 5.The programmed titles, chapters, and tracks are displayed in the selected orde

Playing Discs473 Press X/x to select the item.xWhen playing a DVD VIDEO (Programme Play is set to “OFF”)• TITLE: shuffles titles and plays them in ran

483 Press X/x to select the item.xWhen playing a DVD VIDEO (Programme Play and Shuffle Play are set to “OFF”)• DISC: repeats all of the titles.• TITLE

Playing Discs493 Press X/x to select “SET t,” then press ENTER.The “A-B REPEAT” setting display appears.4 During playback, when you find the starting

5Viewing Information About the Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56Viewing the Playing Time and Remaining Time on the Front Panel Disp

50Searching for a SceneSearching for a Particular Point on a Disc (Search, Scan, Slow-motion Play, Freeze Frame) You can quickly locate a particular p

Searching for a Scene51During pause mode (VIDEO CD only)1y Slow (playback direction)Y2y Slow (playback direction – slower than 1y)YX Pause To return

52xWhen playing a DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW (TITLE), (CHAPTER), (TIME/TEXT), or (TIME/MEMO)Select “TIME/TEXT” or “TIME/MEMO” for “Time search” (see below)

Searching for a Scene53Notes• The title, chapter or track number displayed is the same number recorded on the disc.• You cannot search for a still pic

54• BOOKMARK• TRACK VIEWER (for VIDEO CD only)• STROBE PLAYBACK• ANGLE VIEWER (for DVD VIDEO only)4 Press ENTER.To start playback from the selected sc

Searching for a Scene55Notes• The player can store the bookmarks of up to 200 discs in memory. When you have the player store over 200 discs in memory

56Viewing Information About the DiscViewing the Playing Time and Remaining Time on the Front Panel Display You can check information about the di

Viewing Information About the Disc57z When playing VIDEO CDs with PBC functions, the scene number and the playing time are displayed.z The playing tim

583 Press down on the scroll key repeatedly to change the time information.The display and the kinds of time that you can change depend on the disc yo

Viewing Information About the Disc59Checking the Play Information (ADVANCED) You can check information such as the bit rate or the disc layer that is

6About this Manual• Instructions in this manual describe the controls on the remote. You can also use the controls on the player if they have the same

60Sound AdjustmentsChanging the Sound If the DVD VIDEO is recorded with multilingual tracks, you can select the language you want while playing th

Sound Adjustments61To turn off the Control MenuPress DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control Menu is turned off.zYou can use the LCD and scroll key on th

62The display examples are as follows:• PCM (stereo)• Dolby Surround• Dolby Digital 5.1chWhen an LFE signal component is output, “LFE” is enclosed in

Sound Adjustments633 Press X/x to select one of the surround modes.Refer to the following explanations given for each item.For 2 speaker setups•TVS DY

64TVS STANDARDUses sound imaging to create virtual rear speakers from the sound of the front speakers (L, R) without using actual rear speakers. The v

Sound Adjustments65VIRTUAL MULTI DIMENSIONUses sound imaging to create an array of virtual rear speaker positions higher than the listener from a sing

66Enjoying MoviesChanging the Angles If various angles (multi-angles) for a scene are recorded on the DVD VIDEO, “ANGLE” appears in the front panel di

Enjoying Movies67Displaying the Subtitles If subtitles are recorded on the discs, you can turn the subtitles on and off whenever you want while playi

68Adjusting the Picture Quality (BNR) The Block Noise Reduction (BNR) function adjusts the picture quality by reducing the “block noise” or mosaic li

Enjoying Movies69Adjusting the Playback Picture (VIDEO EQUALIZER) You can adjust the video signal of the DVD or VIDEO CD from the player, not from t

7NoteSome DVD-Rs, DVD-RWs, CD-Rs, or CD-RWs cannot be played on this player due to the recording quality or physical condition of the disc, or the cha

702 Press C/c to adjust the picture contrast, then press ENTER.The adjustment is saved and “BRIGHTNESS” adjustment bar appears.Press X/x to go to anot

Enjoying Movies712 Press X/x to select areas of an image.The upper region adjusts the dark areas and the lower region adjusts the light areas.3 Press

72Enhancing the Playback Picture (DIGITAL VIDEO ENHANCER) The Digital Video Enhancer function makes the picture appear clear and crisp by enhancing

Using Various Additional Functions73Using Various Additional FunctionsLabelling the Disc You can label the disc if text is not recorded on the dis

74To erase a character1 Press . or > to move the cursor to the character you want to erase.2 Press CLEAR.To insert or overwrite a character1 Press

Using Various Additional Functions752 Press DISPLAY while the player is in stop mode.The Control Menu appears.3 Press X/x to select (PARENTAL CONTRO

76Playback of some DVD VIDEOs can be limited according to a predetermined level such as the age of the users. The “PARENTAL CONTROL” function allows y

Using Various Additional Functions775 Press X/x to select “STANDARD,” then press ENTER.The selection items for “STANDARD” are displayed.6 Press X/x to

78Area Code1 Press DISPLAY while the player is in stop mode.The Control Menu appears.2 Press X/x to select (PARENTAL CONTROL), then press ENTER.The

Using Various Additional Functions79Operation Sound Effects (Sound Feedback)The player beeps when the following operations are performed.The default s

8Index to Parts and ControlsFor more information, refer to the pages indicated in parentheses.Front PanelA POWER switch/indicator (38)2 (remote senso

80Controlling Your TV or AV Amplifier (Receiver) with the Supplied RemoteBy adjusting the remote signal, you can control your TV with the supplied rem

Using Various Additional Functions81∗ If you use number buttons to select the TV’s programme position, press -/-- followed by the number buttons for t

82Settings and AdjustmentsUsing the Setup DisplayBy using the Setup Display, you can make various adjustments to items such as picture and sound. You

Settings and Adjustments836 Select a setting using X/x, then press ENTER.The setting is selected and setup is complete.Example: “4:3 PAN SCAN”To turn

84z If you select “OTHERS t” in “MENU,” “SUBTITLE,” and “AUDIO,” select and enter a language code from “Language Code List” (page 102) using the numbe

Settings and Adjustments85NoteDepending on the DVD, “4:3 LETTER BOX” may be selected automatically instead of “4:3 PAN SCAN” or vice versa.xSCREEN SAV

86Notes• When you set “LINE” to “RGB,” you cannot set “COMPONENT OUT” to “ON.”• When you connect the player to a monitor or projector via only the COM

Settings and Adjustments87xDIMMERAdjusts the lighting of the front panel display.z By using the FL OFF button on the player or scroll key on the remot

88xCD DIRECTEliminates the use of unnecessary circuits when playing CDs. This setting will be activated when you open or close the disc tray.This func

Settings and Adjustments89— DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL) jack only when “DOLBY DIGITAL” is set to “D-PCM” (page 89).xAUDIO FILTER (except SACD)Sel

9* When playing the SACD layer of SACD discs, the disc type is not displayed.z You can turn off the front panel display by:—pressing FL OFF on the pla

90For connection details, see page 24.Select “DOLBY DIGITAL,” “MPEG,” “DTS,” and “48kHz/96kHz PCM” after setting “DIGITAL OUT” to “ON.”xDOLBY DIGITAL

Settings and Adjustments91x48kHz/96kHz PCM (DVD VIDEO only)Selects the sampling frequency of the audio signal to be output via the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICA

92• CENTER• REAR∗ Rear speaker positionCorrectly specify the location of the rear speakers to enjoy the surround effect.• Set to the “SIDE,” if the lo

Settings and Adjustments93xDISTANCEYou can set distance from the listening position to your speakers. Set the distance to your front speakers in “FRON

94xTEST TONEThe speakers will emit a test tone. Use this when you use the 5.1CH OUTPUT jacks and adjust the “BALANCE” and “LEVEL.”1 Select “SPEAKER SE

Additional Information95Additional InformationTroubleshootingIf you experience any of the following difficulties while using the player, use this trou

96The surround effect is difficult to hear when you are playing a Dolby Digital, DTS, or MPEG audio sound track., Check the speaker connections and se

Additional Information97The subtitle language cannot be changed., Try using the DVD’s menu instead of the scroll key on the remote (page 41)., Multili

98Self-diagnosis Function (When letters/numbers appear in the display)When the self-diagnosis function is activated to prevent the player from malfunc

Additional Information99DTS (page 26, 89)Digital audio compression technology that Digital Theater Systems, Inc. developed. This technology conforms t